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Teaching Kids Surprises Eddy's Advice Column


Hello, friends!
I'm Eddy. Today, the question is, 'How can I teach my children about surprises?'
You're in the right place! I love surprises.
When I was a kid, my dad would surprise me with trips to see the coolest things, like sports games or bright fireworks!
Here's what you can do:
Eddy suggests teaching kids through
  • exciting trips
  • strict rules
  • boring lectures
  • Make Surprises Simple
    Kids get excited about the smallest things. You don't need to plan anything expensive.
    One day, Junior and I hid in the backyard and I surprised him with popcorn. He loved it and it was super simple!
    Give Interesting Hints
    You can give your children little hints about the surprise.
    This makes them curious and excited.
    Form the sentence you hear
    This and excited curious them makes
    But don't make it too complex!
    Eddy suggests keeping hints simple for kids.
  • No, that's wrong.
  • Yes, that's right.
  • I gave Junior clues once, but he was more confused than surprised.
    Eddy says Junior understood all his clues.
  • No, that's wrong.
  • Yes, that's right.
  • What comes next?
    Keep it easy!
  • impossible
  • easy
  • complicated
  • Celebrate Together
    After the surprise, celebrate together. Whether it's a small surprise or a big one, celebrating makes it special.
    We grabbed some candy and cheered for our favorite movie afterward. It was fun for both of us!
    With these tips, you can teach your children to enjoy and love surprises!
    Stay strong! Eddy
    Eddy encourages parents to
  • celebrate surprises together
  • spend a lot of money
  • avoid giving hints

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